Product ID:LCX MIEA PERFORMANCE PANEL, LEVEL 1, 6A20S
MSDS Date:01/12/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJKFL

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

100 ABBOTT PARK RD
ABBOTT PARK, IL 60064-3500
US

Emergency Phone: 847-937-7970

Info Phone: 847-937-3386

Cage: 33110

ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC DIAGNOSTICS DIV

NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064 US

Telephone: 847-935-7177

Cage: 33110

4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-1-PIPERAZINEPROPANESULPHONIC ACID

CAS: 16052-06-5

RTECS: TM2649130

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SODIUM AZIDE

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRIMARY IRRITANT EFFECT: ON SKIN/ON
EYE: NO IRRITANT EFFECT. SENSITIZATION: NO SENSITIZING EFFECTS
KNOWN. TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS: NOT APPLICABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN
CARCINOGENS LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OSHA OR ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF EXPOS. IF SIGNS OF TOX OCCUR,
SEEK MED ATTN. PROVIDE SYMPTOMATIC/SUPPORTIVE CARE AS NEEDED. SKIN:
REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF EXPOS. FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. IF
IRRIT PERS ISTS/SIGNS OF TOX OCCUR, SEEK MED ATTN. PROVIDE
SYMPTOMATIC/SUPPORTIVE CARE AS NEC. EYES: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF
EXPOS. FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. IF IRRIT
PERSISTS/SIGNS OF TO X OCCUR, SEEK MED ATTN. PROVIDE
SYMPTOMATIC/SUPPORTIVE CARE AS NEC. INGEST: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF
EXPOS. IF SIGNS OF TOX OCCUR, SEEK MED ATTN. PROVIDE
SYMPTOMATIC/SUPPORTIVE CARE AS NEC. INFO FOR DOCT OR: NO SYMPS
EXPECTED TO OCCUR.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, EXTINGUISHING POWDER OR WATER
SPRAY. FIGHT LARGER FIRES WITH WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL RESISTANT
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THE APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED IF AIRBORNE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION
EXCEEDS THE EXPOSURE LIMITS (IF ANY) LISTED. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPM ENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT IS NOT SELFIGNITING. PRODUCT DOES
NOT PRESENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:THE APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED IF AIRBORNE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION
EXCEEDS EXPOS LIMITS (IF ANY) LISTED. PREVENT LIQUID AND VAPOR FROM
ENTERING INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM, WORKPITS AND CELLARS. ABSORB WITH
LIQUID-BINDING MATERIAL (SAND, DIATOMITE, ACID BINDERS, UNIVERSAL
BINDERS, SAWDUST). NO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ARE RELEASED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE NECESSARY
FOR SAFE HANDLING IF USED CORRECTLY. NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED
ABOUT PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRES. NO SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY STOREROOMS AN D RECEPTACLES. DO NOT STORE
TOGETHER WITH ACIDS. PROTECT FROM HEAT AND DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:STORAGE CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY IF ROOM IS WELL-VENTILATED. THE
APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED IF AIRBORNE
CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS THE EXPOSURE LIMITS LISTED. WEAR
NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR AP PROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED. WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MTG ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA . BODY PROTECTION NOT NEEDED FOR SMALL QUANTITY USAGE. THE
NEED FOR THE APPROPRIATE BODY PROTECTION SHOULD BE DETERMINED ON A
CASE BY CASE BASIS.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES AND FEED.
WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS AND AT THE END OF WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=0.C, 32.F
Vapor Pres:23 HPA @ 20C
Spec Gravity:1 G/CM3 @ 20C
pH:7.6 @ 20C
Viscosity:1 MPAS @ 20C
Solubility in Water:FULLY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DANGEROUS REACTIONS KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO DECOMPOSITION IF USED ACCORDING TO
SPECIFICATIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT: RECOMMENDATION: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. UNCLEANED PACKAGINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY: LD/LC50 VALUES FOR HAZARDOUS
INGREDIENTS PER OSHA CRITERIA: COMPONENTS (100% PURE SUBSTANCE/S):
16052-06-5 4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-1-PIPERAZINEPROPANESULPHONIC ACID:
ORAL: LD50: 216 MG/KG ( BIRD) QUAIL. SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:DO NOT ALLOW UNDILUTED PRODUCT OR LARGE QUANTITIES OF IT TO
REACH GROUND WATER, WATER COURSE OR SEWAGE SYSTEM.

Transport Information:DOT REGULATIONS: REMARKS: NOT REGULATED FOR
TRANSPORTATION. LAND TRANSPORT ADR/RID (CROSS-BORDER): REMARKS: NOT
REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION; MARINE POLLUTANT: NO; REMARKS: NOT
REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT ATION. ICAO/IATA: REMARKS: NOT REGULATED
FOR TRANSPORTATION.

SARA Title III Information:SARA (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 - USA): SECTION 302/304 (40 CFR 355.30
/ 40 CFR 355.40): 26628-22-8 SODIUM AZIDE; SECTION 313 (40 CFR
372.65): 26628-22-8 SODIUM AZIDE.
Federal Regulatory Information:MARKINGS ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN
GUIDELINES: THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED & LABELLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC) DIRECTIVES. CODE
LETTER & HAZARD DESIGNATION OF PRODUCT: XN. HAZARD-DETERMINING
SUBSTANCE/S OF LABELLING: SODIUM AZIDE. RISK PHRASES: 22 HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED; 32 CONTACT WITH ACIDS LIBERATES VERY TOXIC GAS. SAFETY
PHRASES: 2 KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN; 13 KEEP AWAY FROM
FOOD, DRINK & ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS; 36 WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING; 46 IF SW ALLOWED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY & SHOW
THIS CONTAINER OR LABEL. CLASSIFICATION/WARNING ACCORDING TO
WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA: HAZARDOUS.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (USA): CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: THE PRODUCT DOES
NOT CONTAIN LISTED SUBSTANCES.